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I never imagined in my wildest dreams that I would set foot in the city of Jinan in the PRC province of Shandong. Of course, I have Beijing and Shanghai on my “bucket list” but I have to admit that Shandong was not initially on my radar.
Boatu Spring Park, Jinan – Photo credit
The trip to [...]
Temple of Preah Vihear
Most people come to Cambodia to bask in the glory of one exquisite point of interest: Angkor. Indeed, while the 400 km2 site is superlative, a singular temple to Shiva on a Dangrek Mountain cliff is a UNESCO gem as well. Visit Angkor, without question, but make time for the remarkable Temple [...]
Considered the Bonsai Mecca in Japan and the rest of the world, Omiya Bonsai Village is home to ten gardens that cultivate Bonsai trees. This hamlet in Saitama City houses hundreds of thousands of these tiny plants, and the community has organized itself around their treasured flora.
Bonsai is the Japanese art of growing miniature trees, [...]
The Singapore Zoo is one of Singapore’s most popular tourist attractions. Housing more than 315 animal species, the zoo attracts people from all over the world.
The Singapore Zoo already offers a one of a kind experience, with a distinct rainforest habitat and other great attractions, but it’s about to get even better as development of [...]
Vietnam had turned out to be quite a surprise from the moment we got out of the airport and rode the private van sent to us for our airport transfer by Hanoi Capital Hotel. For one, I never knew a million motorcycles can converge in such narrow streets and tight alleys. It was then that [...]
Sanya is China’s southernmost city and a rather famous and notable seaside resort. Russians and Northern Chinese often flee to this Hainan Island destination in winter to escape the cold. From wide coastlines to palm trees, Sanya is a tropical paradise with terrific activities to enjoy. Western travelers are starting to trickle in and those [...]
Sanya is China’s southernmost city, and is called “The Oriental Hawaii” for its amazing beaches and destinations that are linked by water. Russians and Northern Chinese often flee to this Haian Island city during the winter season to escape the cold. From wide beaches to palm trees, Sanya contains all the features of a tropical [...]
There is a jewel of a place called Tanjung Aru Beach that is nicely tucked somewhere in Sabah, Malaysia. This long stretch of white sand beach, which is attractively lined with palm trees, is specifically located towards the end of Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman. It is about six kilometers south of the city of Kota [...]
The month of August, full of fun and interesting festivals, contains a lot of excitement for Asian tourists and locals alike. Some festivals have historic significance, while others are really just for fun. The following are just a few held annually throughout Asia.
Nebuta Matsuri
Colorful papier-mâché floats and representations of historical figures are paraded through the streets [...]
Hangwa is the Korean term for sweets and husik is the term for dessert. Remember these words well on your next visit to South Korea because undoubtedly, you will want to partake in what the country has to offer in terms of after-dinner treats.
Photo courtesy by AndrewEick.
Tteok
A traditional Korean rice cake made from glutinous rice [...]